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IMPRINT™ sound tuning kit for the Alpine CDA-9887 CD receiver

WAS: CAD $249.99
NOW: CAD $299.99


Stock Status: In Stock


Product Code: 500KTX100E



Description Features Crutchfield Hands-on Research
 

Use the KTX-100EQ sound tuning kit to tailor the audio settings in your Alpine CDA-9887 CD receiver to best match your vehicle's interior. Connect the included microphone and place it in your preferred listening position in the vehicle — the KTX-100EQ uses impressive automatic sound tuning to take the guesswork out of setting up your system.

IMPRINT sound tuning technology
Load the supplied software onto your laptop PC, connect it to the KTX-100EQ via the included USB cable, and you're ready to adjust your system. Let the computer set the adjustments, or use the software to do it manually. You'll find a built-in 3-band parametric equalizer, manual crossover controls, and manual time-correction controls as well.

Once you have the sound tweaked to your liking, your Alpine stereo stores the settings in its flash memory. Even if you disconnect the car battery, the sound settings are preserved until you use the IMPRINT kit to change them.

Use it once and send it back
Making sound adjustments with the IMPRINT is a one-time process, so there's no need for you to keep the KTX-100EQ kit after you've used it. Normally, this kit is sold only to dealers, but Crutchfield wants to make this special offer to all you car audio "do-it-yourselfers" out there:

Use the sound tuning kit and then return in to us within 30 days. We'll refund the purchase price, minus a $50 re-stocking fee — that's less than you'd pay a dealer to adjust the sound for you. On the other hand, if you decide not to use the kit, return it to us with the software unopened and we'll refund the full purchase price.

What if you get a new car?
Just give us a call if you move your Alpine stereo to a new car. You've already paid to use the KTX-100EQ kit once, so we'll send it to you again free of charge so you can make adjustments for your new vehicle. As before, just return it within 30 days.

 
Details:
   » IMPRINT sound processor for use with the Alpine CDA-9887 CD receiver to create the perfect listening space in your car
   » rental kit minimizes your expense — use it, then return it for a full refund minus a $50 restocking fee
   » automatic or manually adjustable 3-band parametric EQ, high- and low-pass filters, and time correction
   » included microphone lets the IMPRINT measure the acoustics in your vehicle
   » sound settings are stored in your Alpine stereo's internal memory
   » warranty: 1 year

Average Customer Rating: Based on 11 Reviews.


 
Unbelievable Difference! September 18, 2008
Reviewer: Jonathan from Baltimore, MD  
Great product and it really unlocked the hidden potential lurking within my 9887.  There are a few posts in the crutchfield forum that are extremely helpful in getting the imprint right.  Follow the instructions from Alpine to the letter and use some of the helpful hints in the forums, you will not be disappointed.  If you can, rent the unit.  No need to keep it once you are finished.  Also, get your hands on a camera tripod with lots of adjustments, it will really make your life easier.


 
KTX-100EQ WOW!!! August 21, 2008
Reviewer: Kurt von B from College Station, Tx  
After installing a CDA-9887 in my 2007 Honda Civic Si, I was anxious to try the new Imprint Technology.  
  Along with the CDA-9887 I am running a  PDX-150 Alpine amp to CDT seperates up front and to CDT coaxials in the rear. A PDX-600 powers a Eclipse 12" sub in the rear.
The KTX-100EQ was very easy to hook up. I used a Vista powered Dell laptop. After my research and trial and error using the KTX-100EQ  12 times I have some tips that worked great for me.
Before you start do the following:
1. On the CDA -9887, turn your bass and treble to zero. Adjust the subwoofer control down to 2 or 3.
2. On the 4-channel amp, turn your gains down to a little less than half.
3. On the subwoofer amp, turn the gain down to 1/8, or barely on, and raise the cuttoff to 140-160. Also put the subsonic filter on its highest level.
4. I tried many different microphone placements to get the best sound but settled on the Front setting that utilizes six different settings in and between the two front seats.
5. I used a foot long piece of flat romax wire which I attached the microphone to with some duct tape. I easily attached this to various places on the sunroof and hung it at ear level.
6. After running the program, adjust your gains back up on your 4 channel amp. Turn your gain up to 3/4 on your subwoofer amp and adjust the cuttoff back down from 140-160 to 50-75.
After running the Imprint program with the KTX-100EQ,  I must say I am utterly and totally amazed.


 
Alpine KTX 100eq June 23, 2008
Reviewer: dr john from Germantown, TN  
Set up is in a BMW 530i sedan.  I tried it out 5 different ways.  I prefer the Left front set up the best.  Make sure your mic placement is just in front of your ears and the last setting exactly were your right ear rests on the headrest.  If not the sound will favor the right side of the car.  I ran this set up 3 times before getting it perfect.  The vocals are superb and crisp.  I can hear the artist tongue scraping against her teeth and lips.  The base notes and drums hit with perfect sync.  I am running several amps and front stage with a boston 12 GT2 subwoofer.

john


 
March 2, 2008
Reviewer: Will from Louisville, KY  
Alpine requires you to buy this so that you can adjust the bass and treble levels of the HU, but I couldn't have tuned the radio better than this kit did. I did 3 locations in my Jeep, Driver, Passenger and rear cargo area and the resulting change between my tuning and this was phenomenal. Even with factory pulp infinity speakers and the Alpine 10" sub I put in, the sound quality is amazing and I feel completely surrounded in beautiful music. I can only imagine what its going to sound like when I upgrade and amp the F/R speakers


 
great sound February 8, 2008
Reviewer: Paul from Fredericksburg, VA  
Great Product. Couldn't believe the sound. The only reason this product gets 4 stars is:
Slight hiss in between tracks that sometimes seems evident during songs.
Can only choose 2 eq curves.
Bass is much quieter. Depends on music.
If you can handle these things, buy this product. It sounds much better than anything else that cost much more. I really enjoy listening to the music. Music is clear with volume all the way up.


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Alpine KTX-100EQ CAD $299.99